DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES



DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES

SYLLABUS FRE 102

I. TITLE: SOCIAL INTERACTIONS IN FRENCH -102



II. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

A thorough study of the sounds and structural patterns of French with emphasis on self-expression and communication. Includes pronunciation, listening comprehension, conversation, reading and writing. Taught in French.

III. PURPOSE:

To equip students with a basic knowledge of and communicative competency in French.

IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of the first year of language study are

a) to have a solid foundation in the elementary structures of the French language;

b) to possess an active vocabulary for basic speech production in real-life situations as well as passive knowledge of additional vocabulary

c) to be able to understand simple spoken French at normal conversational speed.

d) to be able to express him/herself in writing basic French;

e) to be able to read a variety of elementary texts in French;

f) to be able to speak with acceptable pronunciation and intonation;

g) to improve students’ understanding of the grammar, structure and vocabulary of English;

h) to improve interpersonal communication skills, whether in English or French;

i) to increase and refine students’ awareness of and appreciation of French speaking peoples

and their cultures.

V. CONTENT OUTLINE: In French 102 we shall cover Chapters 4-7 in the textbook. Fre 201 will cover the rest of the chapters.For Education Certification students, this course addresses content topics found in the Praxis examination FRE 0171 and 0173. This course addresses the following Kentucky Core Content:SS-E/M/H 2.1.1 through 2.2.1. 

VI. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Download this syllabus and the daily calendar from the instructor's website. Check it regularly .

The conversational and grammar exercises will be based on the texts also recorded on the audio-CD. Students are expected to spend at least two hours preparing for every class period.   It is essential to work with the audio CD, and practice your pronunciation by repeating  the words.  Studying the dialogues by heart is important.  Assignments are to be read and studied before class, in class we will spend a lot of time practicing the new structures and words.  All exercises assigned in the textbook are to be done thoroughly outside of, and before the class (see calendar). Written homework is to be done in complete sentences.  The lab manual is a separate homework to be done in your own time, with special tapes which are in the Lang. Lab (room 403) . These must be handed in on time (see calendar).

***Late assignments cannot be accepted except by prior arrangement. No credit will be given for assignments turned in late.

VII. FIELD AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCES: See VIII. RESOURCES.

VIII. RESOURCES:

Resources include the Language and Culture Lab (FH 403), the Internet. 

Students are strongly urged to take part in conversations in French outside of class (e.g  French Table etc..) and to attend French and other international films shown in the course of the semester. Students should strongly consider joining Foreign Language Club and participating in other international cultural activities on campus.  You get a bonus credit for a minimum of 2 cultural events attended.

IX. GRADING PROCEDURES:

In French 101 the course grade will be comprised of:

400 pts./40% 4 Exams

100 pts./10% Speaking skills (Participation in class essential! Pronunciation and fluency tested )

100 pts./10% Quia—written and listening

150 pts/15%  Quizzes

250 pts./25% Final/Proficiency Exam  (4 skills incl oral)

There will be no make-ups of quizzes or exams except at the instructor’s discretion, the make-up of the regularly scheduled exam must be arranged in advance.

X. ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Attendance is mandatory. Absences will affect your grade. Up to three documented absences are allowed for illness and family emergencies only. Final letter grades will be lowered for every unexcused absence over three. Three tardies to class is equivalent to one absence. If you miss more than one fourth of the class meetings for any reason (excused or unexcused), you will not pass this course. AN ABSENCE IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR BEING UNPREPARED. If you are late or absent, it is your responsibility to find out and do the homework assignment before the next class period. You are strongly advised to check with a class mate and /or the instructor's webpage section FRE 102 for updates on the course calendar regularly, and if you have doubt about assignments.

XI. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:

1. It is the responsibility of every student to be informed about the collegiate Academic Integrity Policy. Cheating in whatever form constitutes academic dishonesty.

2. Copies of the policy are available in: CIV workbooks, classroom bulletin boards, Department of Modern Languages office, Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts office and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts homepage.

3. Your signature on every assignment, quiz and exam represents a pledge that you have adhered to this policy.

4. I expect students to abide by the highest ethical standards.

XII. TEXT AND REFERENCES:

HORIZONS 3rd ed. - Text and Workbook/Lab Manual by Joan H. Manley et al. and the accompanying Audio CDs

QUIA exercises,online: sign up and log in w/your password .

Recommended: On-line French grammar  useful exercises with self -check (On instructor's Webpage)

Collins Pocket dictionary and Verbs

XIII. PREREQUISITES: Fre101 NOTE: If you have had any other French course prior to enrollment in this course you must take the foreign language placement exam.

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